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Acuity Brands, Inc

Senior Firmware Engineer (Semi-Remote / Decatur, GA)

Acuity Brands, Inc, Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089

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Senior Firmware Engineer (Semi-Remote / Decatur, GA)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. As the Senior Firmware Engineer, the primary function is to develop firmware for a broad portfolio of new and existing embedded lighting controls. This includes solving complex technical issues to support our customers and working with manufacturing to bring our products to market. Key Tasks

Responsible for modifying existing firmware and developing new firmware for wired and wireless lighting controls Diagnosing and troubleshooting complex technical issues in a team environment, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions Support the field service and product manufacturing group(s) Responsible for modifying existing products to customize functionality according to customer requirements Write unit tests and test automation scripts, collaborate with quality assurance department on new test automation functionality Actively participate in cross functional design teams to deliver new or redesigned products Responsible for creating firmware specification and design documentation Participate in cross functional development of firmware validation test plans Responsible for evaluation of electronic components and making design recommendations regarding new product designs and potential improvements to existing products Required Experience and Knowledge

Embedded C Programming (3+ years) Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills Ability to read and follow schematics Previous experience and use of RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems) Must work well independently and in a team environment, be detail oriented, thorough in investigation, and produce robust solutions Demonstrated ability to devise novel technical solutions, lateral thinking, willingness to challenge existing practice, willingness to add new functionalities to existing products or to start entire new product categories Preferred Experience

5+ years of embedded C programming experience Direct experience in Lighting Controls or LED Driver development or Building Automation or HVAC Control Products Python programming for test automation IP research and analysis We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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